Keith Goganious facts for kids

Keith Lorenzo Goganious (born December 7, 1968) is an American former football player and coach. He played as a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for five seasons. He played for the Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Baltimore Ravens. After his playing days, he became a football coach.

Playing Professional Football

College Football Career

Keith Goganious played college football at Penn State. He was a talented player there. In 1991, he was recognized as a Second-team All-East player. This means he was one of the best players in his conference.

Joining the NFL

In 1992, Keith Goganious was chosen in the third round of the 1992 NFL Draft. The Buffalo Bills picked him as the 83rd player overall. This was a big step for him to play in the NFL.

NFL Playing Days

Goganious played as a linebacker, a key defensive position in football. He spent three seasons with the Buffalo Bills, from 1992 to 1994. After that, he played for the Jacksonville Jaguars in 1995. His last NFL team was the Baltimore Ravens in 1996. He played five seasons in the NFL.

Coaching and Beyond

After his time as a player, Keith Goganious started a career in coaching. He wanted to help other young athletes.

High School Coaching

From 2004 to 2006, Goganious was the head football coach at North Point High School in Maryland. Later, from 2013 to 2016, he became the head coach at Bishop McNamara High School in Maryland. He also served as an assistant athletic director there.

College Coaching

Goganious also coached at the college level. He was an assistant coach at Hampton University from 2009 to 2013. This shows his dedication to football, both as a player and as a mentor.